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Crispy Harissa Tofu


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This crispy harissa tofu is a flavorful and easy recipe that combines super firm tofu with a spicy harissa-honey sauce, perfect for serving over rice or salads.


Ingredients

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  • 14 ounces block super firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup harissa
  • 3 tablespoons honey (sub agave syrup or maple syrup as needed)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut aminos (sub tamari or soy sauce as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for serving; optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
  2. Using clean hands, tear the tofu into 12-14 bite sized pieces.
  3. Add tofu pieces to a medium bowl. Toss with corn starch, oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer to the baking sheet, careful not to overlap the tofu. Bake on the middle oven rack at 425F for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  5. Meanwhile, make the harissa-honey sauce by whisking together harissa, honey, coconut aminos, and vegetable broth in a small bowl.
  6. Once the tofu is crisp and golden, remove it from the oven. Add to a bowl with just half of the harissa sauce, tossing to combine.
  7. Return to the oven and bake at 425F for 5 more minutes. This allows the tofu to absorb some of the sauce.
  8. Remove from the oven and toss the baked tofu with the remaining reserved spicy harissa sauce. Serve topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Note #1: Super firm tofu is recommended for the best texture in this recipe.
  • Note #2: Use a high-quality harissa for the best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg